ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

House: TRANS DP 9-0-0-0

HB 2034: school bus drivers; license requirements

Sponsor:  Representative Fillmore, LD 16

Caucus & COW

Overview

Modifies the requirements for school bus driver licensure and certification.

History

A person is prohibited from operating a school bus unless the person possesses:

1)    The appropriated commercial driver license (CDL) class for the size of school bus being operated, issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT);

2)    A bus endorsement, issued by ADOT; and

3)    A school bus certification issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).  

To be certified by as a school bus driver a person is required to meet and maintain the minimum standard prescribed by statute and administrative rule adopted by DPS in consultation with the school bus advisory council (A.R.S. § 28-3228).

Pursuant to 13 A.A.C. 13 Article 1, R13-13-102, an applicant for a school bus certification must possess a current Arizona CDL.

Provisions

1.    Allows a person to operate a school bus if the person possesses a CDL issued by another state and will be driving for a school district that is adjacent to that state. (Sec. 1)

2.    ☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRequires the applicant for a school bus driver certification to possess a commercial driver license issues by ADOT or another state if the applicant will be driving for a school district that is adjacent to that state. (Sec. 1)

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